Only One Theme

In the hushed forest a deathly silence prevailed
there was a ram shackled hut in the clearing
Three men stood in chains waiting their fate
with a bright flash the witchdoctor appeared

Cavernous of face and skeleton like body
he was a gruesome sight in his tattered rags
banging his villainous staff on the ground
he summoned the ghouls, witches and Zombies 

Capering around him clambering for fresh blood
they advanced on the hapless men undoing chains
first the ghouls had their feast on fresh meat
the witches grabbed the intestines and organs

The Zombies got what was left and reshaped it
forming new Zombies to haunt the local people
so very fearsome with their red flashing eyes
they shambled slowly in a disjointed fashion

For this night of Halloween they were free
to gather souls and turn them into the undead
to serve their evil master and follow his biding
until the first rays of sun send them to the grave

Shadow Hamilton

written 10/15/2013

contest Halloween poem contest only one theme
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Deschler Avatar
November 25, 2013 at 4:38 PM
A very creepy zombie poem, Shadow! I enjoyed reading this one. Great work! Congratulations on your win!...Thank you for the kind congrats on my poem. I appreciate it very much!
Hamilton Avatar
November 26, 2013 at 6:02 AM
hi Kelly a take on one of James Bond films can not remember title I enjoyed reading yours Shadow x smile hug
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 5:02 AM
Hi Shadow love it congratulations on your win xx
Hamilton Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 6:52 AM
hi Mandy and ty have a great weekend Shadow x smile hug
A   Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 8:43 PM
Shadow, , Congratulations on your win. take care ~xox~ LINDA
Hamilton Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 6:52 AM
hi Linda nice to see you and ty Shadow x smile
Johnson Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 7:31 PM
Remind me to stay home with my head under my pillow on next Halloween. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Hamilton Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 7:02 AM
Hi Joyce halloween can be scary lol ty for reading Shadow x smile hug
Dietrich Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 5:56 PM
I hate how this one landed on the bottom of the list . It is REALLY a good one. Creative work, my friend. Congrats .
Hamilton Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 7:01 AM
Ty Andrea just glad you and others enjoy it Shadow x smile hug
A  Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 4:50 PM
Shadow, . Congratulations with your awesome Zombie win. Stay Alive LOL....... SKAT ~Love
Hamilton Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 7:00 AM
Hi Skat and ty Shadow x smile hug
Mehta Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Congratulations on the win, Shadow
Hamilton Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 6:58 AM
Ram ty so much Shadow x smile hug
Lamoureux Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 9:35 AM
I enjoyed reading this one again. I also liked your comment for dream suggestions*lol*
Hamilton Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 6:57 AM
can not go wrong Rick trust me lol. ty so much Shadow x smile hug
Andresen Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 7:47 AM
- Interesting to read about Zombies - glad that they are not real! - Congratulations on your winning poem Shadow !! :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Hamilton Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 6:56 AM
in some parts of the world people do believe in them lol. Anne Lise ty so much Shadow x smile hug
Gasun Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 7:46 AM
Congratulations my dear friend Shadow on your win in my contest with only one theme, “Zombie”! I extremely love and thoroughly enjoyed your very entertaining spooky poem. Thank you so much for your loving support. More blessings! Love lots and big hugs, Leonora
Hamilton Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 6:54 AM
hi Leonora ty for contest and my placement some very good entries Shadow x smile hug
Lamoureux Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 6:42 PM
Now how am I supposed to sleep tonight? This was a lot of fun Shadow, good luck in the contest.
Hamilton Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 7:19 PM
That is easy Richard you dream of angels and fairies and maybe a beautiful lady. ty dear Shadow x smile hugs
Trifiatis Avatar
October 16, 2013 at 5:35 AM
As far as Zombies is concern that is a gem! Thank you!
Hamilton Avatar
October 16, 2013 at 5:54 AM
hi Demetrios inspired by James Bond when he met the witch doctor lol. Glad you enjoyed it ty for time in reading Shadow x smile hugs
Phillips Avatar
October 16, 2013 at 12:47 AM
The imagery is captured well in this piece. Nice work.
Hamilton Avatar
October 16, 2013 at 5:55 AM
Ty Christine very happy you enjoyed it Shadow x smile hugs
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